GDT: End of season media availability - Today

[Confucius]

I did look at them as a whole;

Since coming to the Leafs he ranks 155th in playoff goals per game and 280th all time in points per game (with the production he had for Toronto).

Absolutely beyond abysmal for being one of the highest paid athletes in NHL history.

His point production puts him near such names like Mike Ricci, Shayne Corson, Dan Boyle.

His goal production puts him near such names like Dan Quinn, Ondrej Palat, Sahe has 17 playoff goals as a Leafm Bennet.

Oh and now he's older and obviously worse and the Leafs will have less offensive talent next year AND he just came off of 2 goals/0 assists in his last 9 playoff games.

He can come back at a league min or low contract if we can't get anybody else.

He has 17 playoff goals as a leaf, Mitch has 10 Mitch must be way down on that list that has JT at 155th. Mathews has 21, so 4 goals more over 7 years and he makes 13 plus

 

[ULF_55]

Because he is being bumped out of 2nd line centre. If that’s the case I’d think the guy bumping him should be better

That would be great wouldn't?

Competition.

It would be great to have 3 centers capable of playing Top 6.

 

[FerrisRox]

5 million, stick him on the wing, and do what you can to retool for a real second line center.

That's the most that I would do.

If Tavares is re-signed and used as a winger, you lose your best face-off guy, and who are your centres beyond Auston Matthews?

 

[NVious]

He has 17 playoff goals as a leaf, Mitch has 10 he must be way down on that list that has JT at 155th. Mathews has 21, so 4 goals more over 7 years and he makes 13 plus

I agree they're all abysmal, so you can't use one's abysmal nature to defend the other.

 

[QJo]

Just pay 8 million to Bennett. At least he'll take someone's goalie out

He'd get suspended for it here and the roster would be left with an $8mil hole.

 

[rumman]

Yeah. I mean the playoff supporting cast Matthews needs is basically his twin brother with an attitude problem. You get a guy like that you don’t need AM34.

I know Leaf Nation has a love affair with their fancy stars, but I’d rather they start the season fresh without the high priced floaters. His passenger comment showed just how bad a leader he is……….

 

[The Masters]

So Matthews was injured in pre-season, struggled all year with it, and it impacted many different parts of his game.

.......what, the actual hell, was he doing at the Four Nations, then?!

If he doesn't decide on his own that he shouldn't go, you step in and make that decision for him - how reckless was that decision?

Agreed Tak.

Also, why not put him on LTIR at the deadline and use it to your advantage for once like every cup winner has.

I'm starting to think that this MGM team are a bunch of bafoons. Not just shanny.

 

[FerrisRox]

he's gonna get offered sheeted, I'd bet my right nut on it..............

I think if the Maple Leafs decide to re-sign Tavares (and I think they should not, but if they do) they will likely make a handshake deal with him and wait to officially sign it later in the summer so that there is no scenario where they have any concerns about cap space and a Matthew Knies offer sheet.

 

[The Shadow]

Bennett is going to get $9m.

Stay the hell away.

$9 million won’t be that much though after 3 years as the cap just keeps going up. I think it’s a good addition.

 

[KAWAIlllI]

Family is important but he also wouldn't want to quit on his teammates, surprised people would expect him to.

Why has he done that every playoffs then

 

[theTTC]

Me and my wife wouldn't move if she was 7 months pregnant if we didn't have to.

If you were going to earn US$14M per year you folks would be packed that night.

 

[Roo]

UFA options suck… maybe Nelson but I doubt he’d come here

 

[theTTC]

the GM's responsibility with player acquisition/development is understanding better the psyche of a player's ability to cope with playing in Toronto

Human Resources must have neglected to hand out the IQ tests to evaluate these dummies as they all forgot what Berube's structure was in games 5 and 7.

 

[hotpaws]

One thing about JT....you can laugh at his Johnny Mumbles references, or that's he's too slow, too old, etc...but I genuinely feel he wants to see this thing through. He said he talked to Berube and Tre this morning. He's made, what, $110 million USD in his career? You'll never see him playing guitar outside of Union Station.

I think he wants to win a Stanley Cup in Toronto to cement his legacy. I don't think it's about money anymore. This guy literally gave up the C. He wants a Cup, and feels this is his best chance. I honestly feel he might be willing to sign here for $4 or $5 million. Maybe I'm completely misreading the room, but it's the vibe I'm getting.

who gives a f*** what he wants ? he's never produced in the playoffs so why do you believe he'll be any better in the future ?

also what legacy ? he's done nothing to elevate any team he's ever been on

gave up the C ? he was stripped of the C , he didn't voluntarily offer to give it up regardless of how he and the team tried to spin it

he might be willing to play for 4/5m ? what do you think he worth after being outplayed and out produced by a guy like Patches in the playoffs who makes peanuts ?

 

[theTTC]

If we lose knies to an offer sheet, I will be devastated

Well, first the player has to sign it to show he'll consider the offer, then if he does that the Leafs get to match it. So, he's staying.

 

[Rare Jewel]

$9 million won’t be that much though after 3 years as the cap just keeps going up. I think it’s a good addition.

The dude has hit 50 points once. Nah.

It's Clarkson all over again.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

The dude has hit 50 points once. Nah.

It's Clarkson all over again.

I'm not advocating for Bennett at 9M/year but that's a false equivalency.

 

[Oilslick941611]

Glad he made that clear. Screw Florida and Bennett.

Bennett is an absoulute menance to the league and needs to be either taught a lesson, or be punished for his actions. Theres are too many players he has hurt "by accident" that believing they were accidents is a little tough.

 

[theTTC]

Yeah. I mean the playoff supporting cast Matthews needs is basically his twin brother with an attitude problem. You get a guy like that you don’t need AM34.

He must be out there somewhere. I mean, doesn't everyone have a bad clone? Like in this forum "Evilhomer"'s is "34".

 

[Rare Jewel]

I'm not advocating for Bennett at 9M/year but that's a false equivalency.

You're right, Clarkson had the decency not to be a prick and score 30 goals once, to be fair.

But what would be a better comparison?

 

[Peasy]

If Tavares is re-signed and used as a winger, you lose your best face-off guy, and who are your centres beyond Auston Matthews?

Yeah because someone playing wing isnt allowed to take faceoffs right?

Explain to me how Stutzle plays center yet doesnt even get over 300 faceoff wins.

 

[dubplatepressure]

If Bennett is willing to take 3-4 years you absolutely have to sign him for the 2C role. Bring Marchy along too. But if Bennett wants 6-7 years... no thanks.

 

[AvroArrow]

If Bennett is willing to take 3-4 years you absolutely have to sign him for the 2C role. Bring Marchy along too. But if Bennett wants 6-7 years... no thanks.

How do people want Bennett here after he concussed Knies and Stolarz lol

The guy is a complete piece of shit, dirtiest player in the league since Matt Cooke

And he isn't really THAT good. He would literally be suspended multiple times if he was playing for any other team, he's just a piece of shit that is allowed to get away with being a piece of shit, therefore people think he's effective.

 

[A1LeafNation]

If you were going to earn US$14M per year you folks would be packed that night.

He can get that without moving.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

He can get that without moving.

He's not getting $14M/year from Toronto.